Timor-Leste

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CTC Enhances Governance and Secures Municipal Approval for 2026 Work Plan of Samba Sembilan MPA in Liquiça, Timor-Leste
ByCoral Triangle Center March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

The Coral Triangle Center continues to reinforce marine conservation governance in Timor-Leste through a series of strategic engagements conducted from 9 to 11 February 2026 in Ulmera, Bazartete Administrative Post, Liquiça Municipality. Through this initiative, CTC facilitated the evaluation of the 2024 to 2025 program implementation, presented the 2026 work plan for the Samba Sembilan…

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Marine Protected Area | Outreach Activities | Timor-Leste

Advancing Marine Conservation and MPA Awareness in Timor-Leste
ByCoral Triangle Center January 15, 2026February 4, 2026

Coral Triangle Center (CTC) concluded the final DISKON (Diskusaun Konservasaun) session of 2025 on December 22, 2025, marking the end of a year-long outreach journey dedicated to strengthening marine conservation awareness and community engagement across in Timor-Leste. The final session was held with the Suco (village) Council of Ulmera, Liquiçá Municipality, one of the key…

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Outreach Activities | Timor-Leste

CTC Strengthens Community Engagement Through Marine Conservation Outreach With Students in Vila Atauro, Timor-Leste
ByCoral Triangle Center December 30, 2025February 4, 2026

On Thursday, October 20, 2025, CTC continued to expand its community engagement efforts in Atauro Island, Timor-Leste through a more interactive and youth-centered approach. As part of our ongoing Diskon Program, the team held a special outreach session with students and teachers of Centro Aprendizajen Formação Eskolar in Vila Atauro, creating a meaningful space…

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Reef Health Monitoring | Timor-Leste | Uncategorized

CTC Conducts Reef Health Monitoring in Atauro Island MPA, Timor-Leste
ByCoral Triangle Center December 22, 2025February 5, 2026

From September 26 to October 2, 2025, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) joined hands with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MALFF), Atauro Island MPA Management Unit, Blue Ventures Timor-Leste, and the Roman Luan Foundation to carry out the Reef Health Monitoring (RHM) in the Atauro Island Marine Protected Area (MPA). This activity…

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Strengthening Customary Law for Marine Conservation in Timor-Leste
ByCoral Triangle Center September 25, 2025February 5, 2026

On August 22, 2025, CTC successfully hosted a national workshop to present the study on “Tara Bandu” and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECM) in Timor-Leste. This one-day event was a significant step forward in understanding the traditional tenure system in coastal and marine resource management. The results of the studies will provide important input…

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Routine Monitoring and Patrol Conducted in Atauro Island Marine Protected Area (MPA)
ByCoral Triangle Center August 28, 2025February 5, 2026

On July 8, 2025, CTC, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Fisheries (MALFF), Roman Luan, the Atauro Island MPA Management Unit, and the Atauro Administrative Authority, conducted a routine Resource Use Monitoring (RUM) and patrol activity around Atauro Island MPA. This joint effort aimed to strengthen surveillance, ensure compliance with zoning regulations,…

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Fifteen Marine Conservation Leaders Honored for Significant Contributions at The 2025 Ocean Legacy Awards in Bali
ByCoral Triangle Center August 17, 2025February 4, 2026

Bali, August 16, 2025 – Marking its 15th anniversary of action, innovation, and collaboration in marine conservation, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) hosts the Ocean Legacy Awards to honor outstanding partners, individuals, and communities dedicated to protecting the ocean and its biodiversity. The celebration recognized 15 champions whose innovative solutions balance environmental protection with community…

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Timor-Leste | Uncategorized

Celebrating World Oceans Day and Sea Turtle Day Across Communities
ByCoral Triangle Center August 4, 2025February 4, 2026

Throughout June 2025, CTC in collaboration with local and national partners, actively participated in a series of events to commemorate World Oceans Day and Sea Turtle Day in Timor-Leste. These celebrations highlighted the importance of marine conservation and strengthened community involvement in protecting marine ecosystems. On June 3, CTC and local NGO Lenuk Tasi co-hosted…

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Strengthening Marine Conservation through Tara Bandu and Youth Engagement in Atauro Island MPA, Timor-Leste
ByCoral Triangle Center June 25, 2025February 4, 2026

Building on the momentum from the initial zoning socializations in Makili Village of Atauro Island in March and April 2025, CTC and its partners continued to support the launch of Tara Bandu, a traditional customary law used to manage natural resources sustainably. Our support included pre-event preparations such as organizing the event structure, selecting the…

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